Cessna 172N accident near Sa Pobla, Es, June 28, 2008
On June 28, 2008 at about 10:45 am local time, a Cessna 172N, registered ECIRP, was substantially damaged in an accident near Sa Pobla (Son Bonet Aerodrome airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 3 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 28, 2008 · about 10:45 am local time
- Place
- Sa Pobla, Spain · Son Bonet Aerodrome · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172N · all 172Ns on the register
- Registration
- ECIRP · no longer on the register · serial 17271494
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On June 28, 2008, at approximately 1045 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a single engine Cessna 172N, EC-IRP, sustained substantial damage upon impact with terrain while maneuvering after take-off from Son Bonet Aerodrome (LESB) near Sa Pobla, Spain. The pilot and his two passengers were fatally injured. The personal flight had an intended destination of San Luis Aerodrome LESL, Spain. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviacion Civil of Spain (CIAIAC). Any further information may be obtained from: Ministerio de Fomento Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviacion Civil C/ Fruela, 6, Primera Planta 28011 Madrid, Spain This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by, or obtained from the CIAIAC of Spain.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 2,300 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O360H (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: LESB
- Destination: LESL San Luis
- Flight plan: not recorded
- Runway NA
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 210° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 79°F (26°C), dew point 68°F (20°C)
- Altimeter: 30.12 inHg
- Observation at 11:00 am from LEPA
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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